You will love this filling and rich little dish. It makes for an interesting breakfast, but we actually enjoyed this for supper with a fresh green salad on the site. I used spicy pepperoni, but thin slices of chorizo would also work. THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 1.1g | Fat 45g | Protein 19g
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I rarely feel truly hungry (a quick high-five to the keto lifestyle), but I do still enjoy a quick, convenient snack. On days when my biltong or droe wors has not yet dried (or times in lock-down when we had no nuts or pork scratchings in the house), these little morsels made a fantastic high fat snack to satiate us until dinnertime. (Dinner is usually when we have our only proper meal of the day – and its usually something special that I take my time with – here are some ideas as to what I make at suppertime in casa de Palmer!). Enjoy these delicious balls of flavour – they freeze well making your once-a-week-effort worth the time and effort! THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 0.6g | Fat 12g | Protein 5.6g
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We always (and I mean ALWAYS) have broccoli, cauliflower and double cream in the house. I have played around with so many different ways to use those delicious vegetables and have made many different high fat cheesy bakes too. They are all equally delicious – we don’t even have a favourite. (Check out the SIDE DISHES category on this site to see them all.) Anyway, with this one, I wanted the beautiful, unique flavour Gruyere cheese to feature because I love flavour that slaps me through the face. I also added just a pinch of ground paprika to give a slightly different flavour dimension. Whip this out at your next Sunday roast – your family will love the rich decadence! THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 5g | Fat 45g | Protein 12g
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This is a spicy, fresh marinade that you can make yourself at home with only a tiny amount of effort. Despite the fact that there are 5 chillies in the marinade, the end-result is not as fiery-hot as you might think. I labelled this low carb (and not strict keto) because I include store-bought tomato ketchup (the reduced-sugar kind) in the recipe. Either way, you will love this over the BBQ this summer! THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 4.8g | Fat 35g | Protein 60g
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Creamy, delicious with a sweet, tart element, these blueberry cheesecake lollies are a fabulous ending to your BBQs this summer! Funnyman loves them, so I bet this means the kids will too! THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 5g | Fat 20g | Protein 2.3g
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I love cream-baked broccoli: its a simple dish which I throw together quite often. In this version, however, I enhanced the creamy mixture with sour cream and full-fat cream cheese and served the end-result with one of my favourite new homemade condiments: a quick relish made from finely chopped tomato and garlic. This dish is very rich and indulgent and will suitably serve 4 as a side veg option. THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 4.9g | Fat 33g | Protein 5g
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Next to biltong and droewors, NUTS are probably the most popular go-to snack in our house. They just tick all the boxes as a perfect keto snack: high in fat, fibre and protein. We try and steer clear of the store-bought roasted nuts for several reasons: many mixed nuts packets (while convenient) usually include peanuts and almost always feature vegetable oil – two things which should be avoided on keto. However… in the spirit of being honest and transparent, I would be lying if I said we didn’t always have a packet kicking about. Anyway, honesty aside… during COVID-19 lock down, I found a packet of halved macadamia nuts in the pantry and got to work straight away when Funnyman said he was craving something spicy as a snack. These did not last long in our house – they were delicious!
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Carbs 2.3g | Fat 25g | Protein 3g
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My butcher hooked me up with a whopping kilogram of pork ribs, so I got to work creating a delicious glaze to brush over the ribs while we braaied one day on lock down. I used tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) and delicious The Skinny Food Co Sugar-free Maple Syrup along with other few bits. This will sufficiently feed 4 hungry people at your next BBQ – but I especially want you to try my version of pre-cooking the ribs ahead of going onto the grill. I wrap them in a completely air-tight parcel of foil, so they literally steam in their own juices for 3 hours. They fall off the bone. Heaven.
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Carbs 1.9g | Fat 56g | Protein 41g
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When I was younger, I was always asked to bring along a loaf of one of my “legendary” Beer Breads to friends and family BBQs. The flavour was indescribable and deserved its popularity, I even used to joke with everyone that I would leave the recipe in my last will and testament for loved ones. Anyway, after going keto in 2018, I often thought about that bread and hoped one day I would attempt a low carb version. Then, one day recently, Funnyman was searching online for low carb beers as he was longing to sip a cold one outside in the sun during lock down. He ordered a case of SkinnyBrands® Lager – and I immediately got to work! One bottle (330ml / 11.2 fl.oz) comes in at only 3g carbs per serving! As far as I know, SkinnnyBrands® is a UK company, so for my readers from other parts of the world, try this recipe using the lowest carb beer you can get your paws on – and stick to the amounts indicated. After a little research, Michelob Ultra comes in very low, so that may be a good option?
We love this with the thick layer of butter and some scattered sea salt flakes. I actually sliced the loaf and froze the pieces, so we always enjoy a slice at our little BBQs-for-two during lock down. (One serving = 1 thick slice, approx. 77g / 2.7oz)
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Carbs 7.5g | Fat 26g | Protein 12g
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This is a very simple fish dinner that requires only a little effort. Skinless cod fillets are very gently baked in the oven while butter is browned and infused with garlic on the stove top. After straining, I warm the butter through with little capers (which add great bursts of salty flavour) then pour it over the fish along with a generous squeeze of lemon. The night we enjoyed this, we had it with Fresh Tomato and Garlic relish which was an excellent accompaniment and highly recommended. I have not included the macros for this condiment because it is optional. However, it was sensational and I highly recommend you include it. Enjoy!
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Carbs 0g | Fat 13g | Protein 22g
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Be prepared to see far more things coated in this lovely batter I developed! Wow, it’s gorgeous – and I am pleased as punch to share it here on Fats of Life. (Be sure to check out my Keto Battered Cod recipe too!) Regarding deep-frying… well, this can been a little challenging because we should steer clear of heating any oils (even olive oil) to frying temperatures. However, ghee works beautifully. Ghee is essentially a clarified butter and is relatively inexpensive. Since most of the milk solids are removed in a clarified butter, its a great option to deep-fry food in recipes like this. These are delicately–crunchy-on-the-outside and gooey-on-the-inside, and simply put: mozzarella heaven! I advise you create them in small batches as they need to be eaten immediately. Enjoy!
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Carbs 5.5g | Fat 24g | Protein 12g
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I have been meaning to share my celeriac chip recipe for a while now, but I wanted to give it some more kick in terms of spice. I partially cook my celeriac batons for 3-4 minutes in boiling water then I allow them to drain off completely. My fat (I used lard) is infused with garlic powder and paprika and I finish the batons in the oven (scattering over finely grated Parmesan in the last 5 minutes for additional flavour). This recipe is suitable for 4 as a side dish, but you can adjust the recipe (using the plugin on the recipe below) if you wish to make a smaller or larger batch.
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Carbs 3.1g | Fat 7.8g | Protein 3g
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Who doesn’t love a classic cauliflower bake? I have a delicious, easy recipe in my book (coming out this summer!), but I am all for ‘pimping’ the classics! My whole life revolves around food and flavour – and I think I ticked all the boxes with my latest version of a cauli-bake. The creamy mixture is infused with basil and I added Parmesan (for extra richness and flavour) as well as tomatoes which add the most delicious sweetness. This dish came about by accident one night – but all the best ones do here at casa de Palmer… Enjoy!
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Carbs 9.6g | Fat 46g | Protein 7g
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A little while ago I created a keto batter because Funnyman and I were craving deep-fried STUFF while in lock-down. I made gorgeous little Fried Mozzarella Bites, and I was so chuffed with my creation of keto ‘batter’ that I just wanted to use it everywhere! First stop of course: FISH! Oh, I do miss my fish and chips. In fact, if I was offered a “last meal” on death row, I think my local pub’s (massively-keto-UNfriendly) fish and chips would be it! However, I have been doing keto for more than 2 years now and really don’t miss the carb-laden food at all… I feel TOO GOOD, don’t you? Anyway, can you imagine my delight when these beauties came out so fabulous? The batter is delicately crispy and so ‘light’, you will love it. THIS RECIPE IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A VIDEO. (Scroll down to see it, and be sure to watch the blooper reel Funnyman slips in at the end!)
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Carbs 5.3g | Fat 7.5g | Protein 22g
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This is a simple and beautiful ‘clean keto’ tartare sauce to enjoy with your fish (like I did with my keto-friendly Battered Cod recipe). I used my own Mayonnaise recipe here (and this was how the macros and allergens were calculated), however, if you can source a good mayonnaise (not made with vegetable oil), you are halfway there! For those readers in the UK, I do love the Hunter & Gather brand – their mayo is delicious and 100% clean keto. (But, like most of you, I am hoping their prices come down soon). In the interim, it doesn’t hurt to support those small businesses that are trying to improve our health, so give them a try – you won’t be disappointed.
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Carbs 0.6g | Fat 26g | Protein 0.9g
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